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Chestnut vs. Omelette — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between chestnut and omelette

  • Chestnut is higher in copper, manganese, vitamin C, and potassium; however, omelette is richer in vitamin B12, vitamin B2, vitamin B5, and vitamin A.
  • Omelette's daily need coverage for cholesterol is 104% higher.
  • Chestnut has less saturated fat.
  • Omelette has a lower glycemic index (0) than chestnut (54).

The food types used in this comparison are Nuts, chestnuts, european, boiled and steamed and Egg, whole, cooked, omelet.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 39% 14% 63% 65% 157% 6.8% 42% 3.5% 111% 0%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.9% 14% 10% 56% 21% 30% 72% 20% 3.1% 141%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +390.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +511.1%
Contains more IronIron +16.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +649.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -82.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +3458.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +336%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +68.7%
~equal in Calcium ~48mg

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 89% 0.33% 0% 0% 37% 24% 14% 19% 54% 0% 0% 29% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 57% 26% 26% 8.5% 89% 1.2% 77% 33% 95% 11% 29% 135%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +335.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1042.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +62.9%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +17100%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +271.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +307.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Folate ~39µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
2% 28% 68%
Protein: 2 g
Fats: 1.38 g
Carbs: 27.76 g
Water: 68.15 g
Other: 0.71 g
11% 12% 76%
Protein: 10.57 g
Fats: 11.66 g
Carbs: 0.64 g
Water: 76.13 g
Other: 1 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +4237.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +428.5%
Contains more FatsFats +744.9%
Contains more WaterWater +11.7%
Contains more OtherOther +40.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
20% 37% 43%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.26 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.476 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.545 g
31% 45% 25%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.319 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.843 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.712 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -92.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +917.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +397.6%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Chestnut Omelette
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chestnut Omelette DV% diff.
Cholesterol 0mg 313mg 104%
Selenium 25.8µg 47%
Copper 0.472mg 0.063mg 45%
Choline 247.6mg 45%
Manganese 0.854mg 0.024mg 36%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.76µg 32%
Vitamin C 26.7mg 0mg 30%
Vitamin B2 0.104mg 0.386mg 22%
Vitamin B5 0.316mg 1.289mg 19%
Vitamin A 1µg 172µg 19%
Potassium 715mg 117mg 18%
Protein 2g 10.57g 17%
Fats 1.38g 11.66g 16%
Saturated fat 0.26g 3.319g 14%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.545g 2.712g 14%
Monounsaturated fat 0.476g 4.843g 11%
Magnesium 54mg 11mg 10%
Phosphorus 99mg 167mg 10%
Vitamin B1 0.148mg 0.034mg 10%
Vitamin D 0IU 69IU 9%
Carbs 27.76g 0.64g 9%
Vitamin E 1.29mg 9%
Vitamin D 0µg 1.7µg 9%
Zinc 0.25mg 1.09mg 8%
Vitamin B6 0.233mg 0.143mg 7%
Sodium 27mg 155mg 6%
Vitamin B3 0.731mg 0.064mg 4%
Vitamin K 4.5µg 4%
Iron 1.73mg 1.48mg 3%
Calories 131kcal 154kcal 1%
Net carbs 27.76g 0.64g N/A
Calcium 46mg 48mg 0%
Sugar 0.31g N/A
Trans fat 0.709g N/A
Folate 38µg 39µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.022mg 0.14mg 0%
Threonine 0.071mg 0.467mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.079mg 0.565mg 0%
Leucine 0.118mg 0.913mg 0%
Lysine 0.118mg 0.767mg 0%
Methionine 0.047mg 0.319mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.084mg 0.572mg 0%
Valine 0.112mg 0.722mg 0%
Histidine 0.055mg 0.26mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0.049g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.015g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chestnut Omelette
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Chestnut
45%
Omelette
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
50%
Chestnut
37%
Omelette

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Omelette
Omelette is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food is cheaper?
Omelette
Omelette is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Omelette
Omelette is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chestnut
Chestnut is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 313mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chestnut
Chestnut is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.31g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chestnut
Chestnut contains less Sodium (difference - 128mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chestnut
Chestnut is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.059g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Chestnut - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170168/nutrients
  2. Omelette - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172185/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.